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Electrical Engineer - Pulse Discrimination

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Description:

The engineer will become a team contributor to AFRL Space Vehicle Power group and will design, simulate, and test an electrical-optical sensor based on multijunction III-V solar cells and direct energy transfer power type subsystem. The selected individual will support integration of conceptual elements of the sensor as a 1st generation brassboard. It is expected that a majority of the required hardware will consist of COTS modules and laboratory scale instrumentation. Some original design activity will be required to facilitate module interfacing and timing. Electrical engineer would provide support in circuit design, simulation, test, troubleshooting, printed circuit board design, and cable and wiring diagrams.

Essential Functions:

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Design of current/charge sensitive preamplifier for use on illuminated/darkened multijunctionIII-V solar cells. It is likely that the design would be derived from prior work related to physicsof electron transport in semiconductors.

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Conduct trades on amplifier design related to change in “apparent” capacitance of the III-Vdevice with increasing number of P-N junctions and how capacitance would changewhen these are configured in various series-parallel combinations

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Design of pulse shape discriminator using combination of hardware/software techniques.During the research phase of the program identification of pulse characteristics is expectedto be conducted offline with the intent of conducting pulse height, shape analysis in real timeas sensor feasibility is verified. Anticipate that real time processing would be requiredfor previously identified regions of interest within spectrum acquired.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience:

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Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (Electrical, Computer System Software, Aerospace,etc.) from an accredited four-year university with more than five years of experience indata acquisition, signal processing, and prototyping

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Identification of required support equipment and infrastructure items

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Good organizational skills and ability to work independently, seeking support from teammembers when required

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All work is to be done in a laboratory environment. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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U.S. person able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Preferred Education and Experience:

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Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university withmore than five (5) years of experience in advanced circuit design, data acquisition,and instrumentation

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Current Secret U.S. DoD Clearance or higher

ATA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ATA conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Please send all resumes, including cover letters, to Human Resources at Applied Technology Associates, 1300 Britt Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. You may also fax them to (505) 998-2397, or e-mail them toATAJobs@atacorp.com.
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Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or other characteristics protected by law. A-Tech Corporation will
provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as provided
by federal, state, and local laws.